Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? Take advantage of the University of Rochester's Experts-in-Residence (EIR) program! Robert Arnold, President and Principal of RHA Results, LLC, will offer advising hours on...
Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? Take advantage of the University of Rochester's Experts-in-Residence (EIR) program! Robert Arnold, President and Principal of RHA Results, LLC, will offer advising hours on...
About this event: The Ain Center at the University of Rochester teaches people how to develop and apply an entrepreneurial mindset. We offer events to inspire and spark ideas, organize...
Join students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the projects launched by this year’s e5 students! Stop by to learn about the projects current students have pursued throughout 2018-2019 and get...
Looking to broaden your network by interacting with diverse group of entrepreneurs and business leaders who have a strong sense of purpose? Are you interested in understanding the challenges that...
Have a technical business idea? Apply to the NSF I-Corps Site Program for Cohort IX, which runs in Fall 2019. Specific program training dates are TBD and will be set shortly. ...
The 2019 NYBPC will feature regional competitions in New York’s 10 Regional Economic Development Council zones – Capital Region, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern...
The 2019 NYBPC will feature regional competitions in New York’s 10 Regional Economic Development Council zones – Capital Region, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern...
The entrepreneurship expo is Meliora Launchpad's end-of-semester event where we bring in entrepreneurship professors, students, staff, and startups for an evening of networking, project showcase, and idea generation. Overall, MLP...
Attend the semi-finalist presentations of the 2018 Mark Ain Business Model Competition on Thursday, May 2! Ten teams will present to a panel of distinguished judges. This event is free and open to...
Attend the semi-finalist presentations of the 2018 Mark Ain Business Model Competition on Thursday, May 2! Ten teams will present to a panel of distinguished judges. This event is free and open to...
Have a technical business idea? Apply to the NSF I-Corps Site Program for Cohort IX, which runs in Fall 2019. Specific program training dates are TBD and will be set shortly. ...
Just as important as your vision, your team sets the tone for the future of your venture or idea. Tune into this webinar with our speaker Gemma Sole (Co-Founder and...
The thirteenth annual Mark Ain Business Model Competition Finalist Presentations and Judging will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will...
The thirteenth annual Mark Ain Business Model Competition Finalist Presentations and Judging will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will...
Just as important as your vision, your team sets the tone for the future of your idea. Tune into this webinar with Gemma Sole ’09 (Cofounder and COO, Nineteenth Amendment) to...
Listen up! Knowing your consumer or audience is key to your idea’s success. Hear from Mike Riedlinger ’83S (MBA) (Technology and Commercialization Program Manager, NextCorps), who will teach you effective conversation techniques...
Listen up! Customer discovery is fundamental at every stage of your venture or advancing your idea; knowing your consumer and/or audience is key to your success. Hear from Mike Riedlinger...
An open forum for discussion, networking and collaboration opportunities among faculty and staff about the innovative happenings at universities across the region. Held twice per year, these gatherings are open...
At the University of Rochester, we utilize the Business Model Canvas (a framework for new and developing ventures used to plan out the various aspects of an enterprise). Ed Bizari...
At the University of Rochester, we utilize the Business Model Canvas to plan out various aspects of an entrepreneurial venture. Edward Bizari (Lecturer, Simon Business School; Margiloff Family Entrepreneurial Fellow, Hobart...
Innovation is hard work and occasionally, things don’t go as planned. Jeannine Shao-Collins ’86 (Co-Founder and CEO, Girl Starter) will explain that failure does not mean the end of your idea; rather,...
What fun is an idea if you can’t share it with others? Pitching is an exciting and essential part of entrepreneurship and innovation—being able to communicate your concepts clearly and...
Participating teams in the UR I-Corps Site will learn about the Customer Discovery process – an integral element of the I-Corps program. The Kick-Off is a mandatory session for participating teams.
Participating teams in the UR I-Corps Site will learn about the Customer Discovery process – an integral element of the I-Corps program. Training Session A is a mandatory session for participating...
Get inspired at the culminating event of our Career Conversations series. A panel of marketing and branding experts will explain the process and benefits of curating a public presence and...
Participating teams in the UR I-Corps Site will learn about the Business Model Canvas – a central element of the I-Corps program. This is a mandatory session for participating teams.
Faculty and staff members from any department are welcome to join the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship for a faculty/staff luncheon on Monday, September 23, from 11:30 to 12:30 PM in...
Join the Ain Center's Kathy Driscoll (Associate Director of Career Management and Community Relations) and Meghan Plate (Program Assistant) for Opposites Attract: Turning a Group of Strangers into a Team....
Stop by the first floor lobby of Carol Simon Hall during Meliora Weekend to learn about the programs offered by the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship, including the student incubator, business...
Ready to celebrate entrepreneurship during Meliora Weekend 2019? Join us for Swarm Starter on Saturday, October 5 for a new competition! This shark tank-style pitch event during Meliora Weekend provides...
Students, junior faculty, early career researchers and entrepreneurs from all disciplines are encouraged to apply to Falling Walls Rochester. Presenters will give a three minute talk using three slides to...
More info coming soon! This workshop is part of our Foundry Forum series. Designed to supplement existing entrepreneurship classes and programming, these sessions will explore the fundamentals of starting your...
Faculty and staff members from any department are welcome to join the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship for a faculty/staff luncheon on Monday, October 21, from 11:30 to 12:30 PM in...
The NSF I-Corps Upstate New York (UNY) Node is offering a Short Course program for researchers interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills. Short Courses, geared...
The NSF I-Corps Upstate New York (UNY) Node is offering a Short Course program for researchers interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills. Short Courses, geared...
Join Ain Center Senior Program Manager Matt Spielmann for The Voice of a Customer: Shut Up and Listen. This workshop will help you discover the benefits of listening - really listening -...
The NSF I-Corps Upstate New York (UNY) Node is offering a Short Course program for researchers interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills. Short Courses, geared...
The NSF I-Corps Upstate New York (UNY) Node is offering a Short Course program for researchers interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills. Short Courses, geared...
More info coming soon! This workshop is part of our Foundry Forum series. Designed to supplement existing entrepreneurship classes and programming, these sessions will explore the fundamentals of starting your...
Faculty and staff members from any department are welcome to join the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship for a faculty/staff luncheon on Monday, November 18, from 11:30 to 12:30 PM in...
Risk is an essential aspect of entrepreneurship. Join Rochester entrepreneur Fred Dewey for Learning from Failure: What to Do When Things Don’t Work. This workshop will help you understand what...
Participating teams in the UR I-Corps Site will discuss their experiences in the program. This is a mandatory session for participating teams.
Faculty and staff members from any department are welcome to join the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship for a faculty/staff luncheon on Monday, January 27. Lunch will be provided by the...
The Buzz Lab Boot Camp: Four Saturdays for a Better Business registration deadline for the general public is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, February 5. Contact Program Manager Heidi Mergenthaler with questions or to learn more about the boot...
Wonder what’s going on in the startup community in Rochester? Interested in a gig or internship at a Rochester-based venture? Chat with a variety of regional startup companies on Friday,...
Faculty and staff members from any department are welcome to join the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship for a faculty/staff luncheon on Monday, February 17. Lunch will be provided by the...
Faculty and staff members from any department are welcome to join the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship for a faculty/staff luncheon on Monday, March 16. Lunch will be provided by the...
Attend the semi-finalist presentations of the 2020 Mark Ain Business Model Competition on Thursday, April 30! Ten teams will present to a panel of distinguished judges. This event is free and...
The fourteenth annual Mark Ain Business Model Competition Finalist Presentations and Judging will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments...
